Ray Lucero Poems

Caught in the glare of bright headlights,
a raccoon is struck and killed. For good
measure other cars come along and run
over the carcass, ‘til it’s wickedly flung to
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We shared a few days heart to heart
Time froze and the Earth stood still
Then destiny chose cast us far apart
‘Fore we lovers dare apply freewill
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In truth, life is a priceless gem
*“I shall not waste my days,
By trying to prolong them”
We must live fully in the now,
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Haughty, Fickle and often prickly is she
I bow deeply, kiss her hand...
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Nobody said that the road to peace was easy my brother.
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Don't cry out how hard you toil
Seek not to nastily complain
Or hidden treasure you despoil
Find inspiration in the mundane
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He’s a man prone to fanciful-notions
Has been true, for most of his days
A mariner sailing uncharted oceans
Witnessing great wonders that amaze
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Unbound Spirits soar on eagle wings
High above, the Earth far-far below
Free at last they are of worldly things
Up, up 'til reached the Moon in Virgo
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Seems, no matter how much I resist my role with you is of big brother
The more I reach for you with romance, the more you're moved away
Indeed, but for a twist of fate we find ourselves with another,
Alas, It's not for you n' me to know (at least for now) what's at play
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Some days you are the right hand, I the left
You hold me in your palm in times of need
By giving love and gentle nudge ‘til I succeed
On other days the reverse is true
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